Montenegro: Trade freedom

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 Montenegro

Trade freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 78
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 2002 - 2026
 Average 82
 Min - Max 68 - 88
 Source The Heritage Foundation
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The latest value from 2026 is 78 points, a decline from 80 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 175 countries. Historically, the average for Montenegro from 2002 to 2026 is 82 points. The minimum value, 68 points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 88 points was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Montenegro: Trade freedom
 2026 78
 2025 80
 2024 79
 2023 79
 2022 79
 2021 79
 2020 84
 2019 85




The Trade Freedom index for Montenegro measures the absence of tariffs and other barriers that affect the international trade of goods and services.
Definition: The Trade freedom index is based on two indicators: the trade-weighted average tariff rate and non-tariff barriers (including quantity, price, regulatory, customs and investment restrictions, and direct government intervention).

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